EP1771637A2 - Expandable tubular - Google Patents
Expandable tubularInfo
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- EP1771637A2 EP1771637A2 EP05770306A EP05770306A EP1771637A2 EP 1771637 A2 EP1771637 A2 EP 1771637A2 EP 05770306 A EP05770306 A EP 05770306A EP 05770306 A EP05770306 A EP 05770306A EP 1771637 A2 EP1771637 A2 EP 1771637A2
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- tubular
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
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Definitions
- patent number 6,557,640 which was filed as patent application serial no. 09/588,946, attorney docket no. 25791.17.02, filed on 6/7/2000, which claims priority from provisional application 60/137,998, filed on 6/7/99, (10) U.S. patent application serial no. 09/981 ,916, attorney docket no. 25791.18, filed on 10/18/01 as a continuation-in- part application of U.S. patent no. 6,328,113, which was filed as U.S. Patent Application serial number 09/440,338, attorney docket number 25791.9.02, filed on 11/15/99, which claims priority from provisional application 60/108,558, filed on 11/16/98, (11) U.S.
- patent number 6,604,763 which was filed as application serial no, 09/559,122, attorney docket no. 25791.23.02, filed on 4/26/2000, which claims priority from provisional application 60/131,106, filed on 4/26/99, (12) U.S. patent application serial no. 10/030,593, attorney docket no. 25791.25.08, filed on 1/8/02, which claims priority from provisional application 60/146,203, filed on 7/29/99, (13) U.S. provisional patent application serial no. 60/143,039, attorney docket no. 25791.26, filed on 7/9/99, (14) U.S. patent application serial no. 10/111 ,982, attorney docket no.
- patent number 6,470,966 which was filed as patent application serial number 09/850,093, filed on 5/7/01 , attorney docket no. 25791.55, as a divisional application of U.S. Patent Number 6,497,289, which was filed as U.S. Patent Application serial no. 09/454,139, attorney docket no. 25791.03.02, filed on 12/3/1999, which claims priority from provisional application 60/111,293, filed on 12/7/98, (33)
- U.S. patent number 6,561 ,227 which was filed as patent application serial number 09/852,026 , filed on 5/9/01, attorney docket no. 25791.56, as a divisional application of U.S.
- Patent Number 6,497,289 which was filed as U.S. Patent Application serial no. 09/454,139, attorney docket no. 25791.03.02, filed on 12/3/1999, which claims priority from provisional application 60/111,293, filed on 12/7/98, (34)
- patent number 6,568,471 which was filed as patent application serial no. 09/512,895, attorney docket no. 25791.12.02, filed on 2/24/2000, which claims priority from provisional application 60/121 ,841 , filed on 2/26/99, (51)
- U.S. patent application serial no. 10/076,660, attorney docket no. 25791.76, filed on 2/15/02 which is a divisional of U.S. patent number 6,568,471 , which was filed as patent application serial no. 09/512,895, attorney docket no. 25791.12.02, filed on 2/24/2000, which claims priority from provisional application 60/121 ,841 , filed on 2/26/99, (52)
- patent number 6,557,640 which was filed as patent application serial no. 09/588,946, attorney docket no. 25791.17.02, filed on 6/7/2000, which claims priority from provisional application 60/137,998, filed on 6/7/99, (62) PCT application US 02/36157, filed on 11/12/02, attorney docket no. 25791.87.02, which claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application serial no. 60/338,996, attorney docket no. 25791.87, filed on 11/12/01 , (63) PCT application US 02/36267, filed on 11/12/02, attorney docket no. 25791.88.02, which claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application serial no. 60/339,013, attorney docket no.
- patent number 6,557,640 which was filed as patent application serial no. 09/588,946, attorney docket no. 25791.17.02, filed on 6/7/2000, which claims priority from provisional application 60/137,998, filed on 6/7/99, (73) U.S. patent application serial no. 10/199,524, attorney docket no. 25791.100, filed on 7/19/02, which is a continuation of U.S. Patent Number 6,497,289, which was filed as U.S. Patent Application serial no. 09/454,139, attorney docket no.
- Patent Number 6,497,289 which was filed as U.S. Patent Application serial no. 09/454,139, attorney docket no. 25791.03.02, filed on 12/3/1999, which claims priority from provisional application 60/111 ,293, filed on 12/7/98, (85) U.S. provisional patent application serial no. 60/412,177, attorney docket no. 25791.117, filed on 9/20/02, (86) U.S. provisional patent application serial no. 60/412,653, attorney docket no. 25791.118, filed on 9/20/02, (87) U.S. provisional patent application serial no. 60/405,610, attorney docket no. 25791.119, filed on 8/23/02, (88) U.S.
- This invention relates generally to oil and gas exploration, and in particular to forming and repairing wellbore casings ⁇ -to facilitate oil and gas exploration.
- a method of forming a tubular liner within a preexisting structure includes positioning a tubular assembly within the preexisting structure; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly within the preexisting structure, wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular assembly, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- an expandable tubular member that includes a steel alloy including: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- an expandable tubular member that includes a steel alloy including: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- an expandable tubular member that includes a steel alloy including: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- an expandable tubular member that includes a steel alloy including: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- an expandable tubular member is provided, wherein the yield point of the expandable tubular member is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the expandable tubular member is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- an expandable tubular member wherein a yield point of the expandable tubular member after a radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the expandable tubular member prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the anisotropy of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.48.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the yield point of the expandable tubular member is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the expandable tubular member is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the yield point of the expandable tubular member after a radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the expandable tubular member prior to the radial expansion and ' p ⁇ astic deformation.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the anisotropy of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.04.
- an expandable tubular member is ⁇ provided, wherein the anisotropy of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.92.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the anisotropy of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.34.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the anisotropy of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92.
- an expandable tubular member is provided, wherein the yield point of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- an expandable tubular member wherein the expandability coefficient of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is greater than 0.12.
- an expandable tubular member is provided, wherein the expandability coefficient of the expandable tubular member is greater than the expandability coefficient of another portion of the expandable tubular member.
- an expandable tubular member is provided, wherein the tubular member has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular assembly including a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member includes radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly within a preexisting structure; and using less power to radially expand each unit length of the first tubular member than to radially expand each unit length of the second tubular member.
- a system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular assembly including a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member includes means for radially expanding the tubular assembly within a preexisting structure; and means for using less power to radially expand each unit length of the first tubular member than required to radially expand each unit length of the second tubular member.
- a method of manufacturing a tubular member includes processing a tubular member until the tubular member is characterized by one or more intermediate characteristics; positioning the tubular member within a preexisting structure; and processing the tubular member within the preexisting structure until the tubular member is characterized one or more final characteristics.
- an apparatus that includes an expandable-tubular assembly; and an expansion device coupled to the expandable tubular assembly; wherein a predetermined portion of the expandable tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the expandable tubular assembly.
- an expandable tubular member is - provided, wherein a yield point of the expandable tubular member after a radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 5.8 % greater than the yield point of the expandable tubular member prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a method of determining the expandability of a selected tubular member includes determining an anisotropy value for the selected tubular member, determining a strain hardening value for the selected tubular member; and multiplying the anisotropy value times the strain hardening value to generate an expandability value for the selected tubular member.
- a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members includes selecting a tubular member; determining an anisotropy value for the selected tubular member; determining a strain hardening value for the selected tubular member; multiplying the anisotropy value times the strain hardening value to generate an expandability value for the selected tubular member; and if the anisotropy value is greater than 0.12, then radially expanding and plastically deforming the selected tubular member.
- a radially expandable tubular member apparatus includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; and a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; wherein, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the apparatus, a predetermined portion of the apparatus has a lower yield point than another portion of the apparatus.
- a radially expandable tubular member apparatus includes: a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; the sleeve having opposite tapered ends and a flange engaged in a recess formed in an adjacent tubular member; and one of the tapered ends being a surface formed on the flange; wherein, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the apparatus, a predetermined portion of the apparatus has a lower yield point than another portion of the apparatus.
- a method of joining radially expandable tubular members includes: providing a first tubular member; engaging a second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve; mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; wherein the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the sleeve define a tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- a method of joining radially r.expandable tubular, members includes providing a first tubular member; engaging a ⁇ __ ⁇ second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve having opposite tapered ends and a flange, one of the tapered ends being a surface formed on the flange; mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint, .
- the flange is engaged in a recess formed in an adjacent one of the tubular members; wherein the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the sleeve define a tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- an expandable tubular assembly includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; a first threaded connection for coupling a portion of the first and second tubular members; a second threaded connection spaced apart from the first threaded connection for coupling another portion of the first and second tubular members; a tubular sleeve coupled to and receiving end portions of the first and second tubular members; and a sealing element positioned between the first and second spaced apart threaded connections for sealing an interface between the first and second tubular member; wherein the sealing element is positioned within an annulus defined between the first and second tubular members; and wherein, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the assembly, a predetermined portion of the assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the apparatus.
- a method of joining radially expandable tubular members includes: providing a first tubular member; providing a second tubular member; providing a sleeve; mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members; threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a first location; threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a second location spaced apart from the first location; sealing an interface between the first and second tubular members between the first and second locations using a compressible sealing element, wherein the first tubular member, second tubular member, sleeve, and the sealing element define a tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- an expandable tubular member is provided, wherein the carbon content of the tubular member is less than or equal to 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the tubular member is less than 0.21.
- an expandable tubular member is provided, wherein the carbon content of the tubular member is greater than 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the tubular member is less than 0.36.
- a method of selecting tubular members for radial expansion and plastic deformation includes selecting a tubular member from a collection of tubular member; determining a carbon-content of the selected tubular member; determining a carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member; and if the carbon content of the selected tubular member is less than or equal to 0.12 percent and the carbon - equivalent value- for the ⁇ selected tubular member is less than 0.21 , -then determining that the selected- tubular member is suitable for radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a method of selecting tubular members for radial expansion and plastic deformation includes selecting a tubular member from a collection of tubular member; determining a carbon content of the selected tubular member; determining a carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member; and if the carbon content of the selected tubular member is greater than 0.12 percent and the carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member is less than 0.36, then determining that the selected tubular member is suitable for radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- an expandable tubular member that includes a tubular body; wherein a yield point of an inner tubular portion of the tubular body is less than a yield point of an outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- a method of manufacturing an expandable tubular member includes: providing a tubular member; heat treating the tubular member; and quenching the tubular member; wherein following the quenching, the tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs.
- an expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs.
- a structural completion positioned within a structure includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members positioned within the structure; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08%.
- an expandable member for use in completing a wellbore by radially expanding-and plastically deforming the expandable member at a downhole location in the wellbore includes a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08%.
- a structural completion includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members positioned within the wellbore; wherein one-or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08%.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20% and a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules.
- an expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20% and a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules.
- a structural completion includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20% and a charpy V- notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6; Co, up to about 9; and Mo, up to about 5.
- an expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6; Co, up to about 9; and Mo, up to about 5.
- C from about 0.002 to about 0.08
- Si from about 0.009 to about 0.30
- Mn from about 0.10 to about 1.92
- P from about 0.004 to about 0.07
- S from about 0.0008 to about 0.006
- Al up to about 0.04
- N up to about 0.01
- Cu
- a structural completion includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members; wherein one or more of tbe.radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about.0.08; -Si, rfrorrtabout 0.009io aboutQ.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6;
- a method for manufacturing an expandable tubular member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable tubular member with a ratio of the of an outside diameter of the expandable tubular member to a wall thickness of the expandable tubular member ranging from about 12 to 22.
- an expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes an expandable tubular member with a ratio of the of an outside diameter of the expandable tubular member to a wall thickness of the expandable tubular member ranging from about 12 to 22.
- a structural completion includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members positioned within the structure; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from an expandable tubular member with a ratio of the of an outside diameter of the expandable tubular member to a wall thickness of the expandable tubular member ranging from about 12 to 22.
- a method of constructing a structure includes radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable member; wherein an outer portion of the wall thickness of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable member comprises tensile residual stresses.
- a structural completion includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members; wherein an outer portion of the wall thickness of one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members comprises tensile residual stresses.
- a method of constructing a structure using an expandable tubular member includes strain aging the expandable member; and then radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member.
- a method for manufacturing a tubular member used to complete a wellbore by radially expanding the tubular member at a downhole location in the wellbore includes forming a steel alloy comprising a concentration of carbon between approximately 0.002% and 0.08% by weight of the steel alloy.
- an expandable tubular member is provided that is fabricated from a steel alloy having a concentration of carbon between approximately 0.002% and 0.08% by weight of the steel alloy.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable tubular-member used to complete " ' a wellbore completion within a wellbore that traverses a- subterranean formation by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable tubular member within the wellbore includes forming the expandable tubular member from a ⁇ - " steel ⁇ airoy comprising a charpyenergy of at least about 90 ft-lbs; forming the expandable member------ from a steel alloy comprising a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules; forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about
- an expandable tubular member for use in completing a wellbore completion within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable tubular member within the wellbore
- a steel alloy having a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs
- a steel alloy having a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules
- a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6
- a wellbore completion positioned within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable tubular members positioned within the wellbore completion; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable tubular members are fabricated from: a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs; a steel alloy comprising a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules; and a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5
- FIG. 1 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member positioned within a preexisting structure.
- Fig. 2 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 1 after positioning an expansion device within the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 3 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 2 after operating the expansion device within the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform a portion of the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 4 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 3 after operating the expansion device within the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform another portion of the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 5 is a graphical illustration of exemplary embodiments of the stress/strain curves for several portions of the expandable tubular member of Figs. 1-4.
- Fig. 6 is a graphical illustration of the an exemplary embodiment of the yield strength vs. ductility curve for at least a portion of the expandable tubular member of Figs. 1-4.
- FIG. 7 is a fragmentary cross sectional illustration of an embodiment of a series of overlapping expandable tubular members.
- Fig. 8 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member positioned within a preexisting structure.
- Fig. 9 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 8 after positioning an expansion device within the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 10 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 9 after operating the expansion device within the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform a portion of the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 11 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 10 after operating the expansion device within the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform another portion of the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 12 is a graphical illustration of exemplary embodiments of the stress/strain curves for several portions of the expandable tubular member of Figs. 8-11.
- Fig. 13 is a graphical illustration of an exemplary embodiment of the yield strength vs. ductility curve for at least a portion of the expandable tubular member of Figs. 8-11.
- Fig. 14 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member positioned within a preexisting structure.
- Fig. 15 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 14 after positioning an expansion device within the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 16 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 15 after operating the expansion device withfh the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform a portion of the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 17 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of the expandable tubular member of Fig. 16 after operating the expansion device within the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform another portion of the expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 18 is a flow chart illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a method of processing an expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 19 is a graphical illustration of the an exemplary embodiment of the yield strength vs. ductility curve for at least a portion of the expandable tubular member during the operation of the method of Fig. 18.
- Fig. 20 is a graphical illustration of stress/strain curves for an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 21 is a graphical illustration of stress/strain curves for an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 22 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of the first tubular member, and a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member and engaged by a flange of the sleeve.
- the sleeve includes the flange at one end for increasing axial compression loading.
- FIG. 23 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member, and an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of both tubular members.
- the sleeve includes flanges at opposite ends for increasing axial tension loading.
- FIG. 24 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member, and an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of both tubular members.
- the sleeve includes flanges at opposite ends for increasing axial compression/tension loading.
- FIG. 25 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member, and an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of both tubular members.
- the sleeve includes flanges at opposite ends having sacrificial material thereon.
- Fig. 26 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having-an internally threaded connection at an end portion, a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member, and an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end-portion of both tubular members.
- the sleeve includes a thin walled cylinder of sacrificial material.
- FIG. 27 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member, and an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of both tubular members.
- the sleeve includes a variable thickness along the length thereof.
- Fig. 28 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a portion of a first tubular member having an internally threaded connection at an end portion, a second tubular member having an externally threaded portion coupled to the internally threaded portion of the first tubular member, and an embodiment of a tubular sleeve supported by the end portion of both tubular members.
- the sleeve includes a member coiled onto grooves formed in the sleeve for varying the sleeve thickness.
- Fig. 29 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable connection.
- Figs. 30a-30c are fragmentary cross-sectional illustrations of exemplary embodiments of expandable connections.
- Fig. 31 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable connection.
- FIGs. 32a and 32b are fragmentary cross-sectional illustrations of the formation of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable connection.
- Fig. 33 is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable connection.
- Figs. 34a, 34b and 34c are fragmentary cross-sectional illustrations of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable connection.
- Fig. 35a is a fragmentary cross-sectional illustration of an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member.
- Fig. 35b is a graphical illustration of an exemplary embodiment of the variation in the yield point for the expandable tubular member of Fig. 35a.
- Fig. 36a is a flow chart illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a method for processing a tubular member.
- Fig. 36b is an illustration of the microstructure of an exemplary embodiment of a tubular member prior to thermal processing.
- Fig. 36c is an illustration of the microstructure of an exemplary embodiment of a tubular member after thermal processing.
- Fig. 37a is a flow chart illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a method for processing a t ⁇ b ⁇ larTnember. " * ' ' '
- Fig. 37b is an illustration of the microstructure of an exemplary embodiment of a tubular member prior to thermal processing.
- Fig. 37c is an illustration of the microstructure of an exemplary embodiment of a tubular member after thermal processing.
- Fig. 38a is a flow chart illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a method for processing a tubular member.
- Fig. 38b is an illustration of the microstructure of an exemplary embodiment of a tubular member prior to thermal processing.
- Fig. 38c is an illustration of the microstructure of an exemplary embodiment of a tubular member after thermal processing.
- an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular assembly 10 includes a first expandable tubular member 12 coupled to a second expandable tubular member 14.
- the ends of the first and second expandable tubular members, 12 and 14, are coupled using, for example, a conventional mechanical coupling, a welded connection, a brazed connection, a threaded connection, and/or an interference fit connection.
- the first expandable tubular member 12 has a plastic yield point YP 1
- the second expandable tubular member 14 has a plastic yield point YP 2 .
- the expandable tubular assembly 10 is positioned within a preexisting structure such as, for example, a wellbore 16 that traverses a subterranean formation 18.
- an expansion device 20 may then be positioned within the second expandable tubular member 14.
- the expansion device 20 may include, for example, one or more of the following conventional expansion devices: a) an expansion cone; b) a rotary expansion device; c) a hydroforming expansion device; d) an impulsive force expansion device; d) any one of the expansion devices commercially available from, or disclosed in any of the published patent applications or issued patents, of Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Halliburton Energy Services, Shell Oil Co., Schlumberger, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C.
- the expansion device 20 is positioned within the second expandable tubular member 14 before, during, or after the placement of the expandable tubular assembly 10 within the preexisting structure 16.
- the expansion device 20 may then be operated to radially expand and plastically deform at least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 14 to form a bell- shaped section.
- the expansion device 20 may then be operated to radially expand and plastically deform the remaining portion of the second expandable tubular member 14 and at least a portion of the first expandable tubular member 12.
- At least a portion of at least a portion of at least one of the first and second expandable tubular members, 12 and 14, are radially expanded into intimate contact with the interior surface of the preexisting structure 16.
- the plastic yield point YP 1 is greater than the plastic yield point YP 2 .
- the amount of power - and/or energy required to radially expand the second expandable tubular member 14 is less than the amount of power and/or energy required to radially expand the first expandable tubular member 12.
- the first expandable tubular member 12 and/or the second expandable tubular member 14 have a ductility D PE and a yield strength YS PE prior to radial expansion and plastic deformation, and a ductility D AE and a yield strength YS AE after radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- D PE is greater than D AE
- YS AE is greater than YS PE .
- the first expandable tubular member 12 and/or the second expandable tubular member 14 are transformed during the radial expansion and plastic deformation process.
- the amount of power and/or energy required to radially expand each unit length of the first and/or second expandable tubular members, 12 and 14, is reduced.
- the YS AE is greater than YS PE , the collapse strength of the first expandable tubular member 12 and/or the second expandable tubular member 14 is increased after the radial expansion and plastic deformation process.
- At least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 14 has an inside diameter that is greater than at least the inside diameter of the first expandable tubular member 12. In this manner a bell-shaped section is formed using at least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 14.
- Another expandable tubular assembly 22 that includes a first expandable tubular member 24 and a second expandable tubular member 26 may then be positioned in overlapping relation to the first expandable tubular assembly 10 and radially expanded and plastically deformed using the methods described above with reference to Figs. 1-4.
- At least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 26 has an inside diameter that is greater than at least the inside diameter of the first expandable tubular member 24.
- a bell-shaped section is formed using at least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 26.
- a mono-diameter tubular assembly is formed that defines an internal passage 28 having a substantially constant cross-sectional area and/or inside diameter.
- an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular assembly 100 includes a first expandable tubular member 102 coupled to a tubular coupling 104.
- the tubular coupling 104 is coupled to a tubular coupling 106.
- the tubular coupling 106 is coupled to a second expandable tubular member 108.
- the tubular couplings, 104 and 106 provide a tubular coupling assembly for coupling the first and second expandable tubular members, 102 and 108, together that may include, for example, a conventional mechanical coupling, a welded connection, a brazed connection, a threaded connection, and/or an interference fit connection.
- the first anjd second expandable tubular members 12 have a plastic yield point YP 1
- the tubular couplings, 104 and 106 have a plastic yield point YP 2
- the expandable tubular assembly 100 is positioned within a preexisting structure such. as, for example,, a wellbore..1 tQ.that traverses a subterranean formation 112. [0118] As illustrated in Fig. 9, an expansion device 114 may then be positioned within the second expandable tubular member 108.
- the expansion device 114 may include, for example, one or more of the following conventional expansion devices: a) an expansion cone; b) a rotary expansion device; c) a hydroforming expansion device; d) an impulsive force expansion device; d) any one of the expansion devices commercially available from, or disclosed in any of the published patent applications or issued patents, of Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Halliburton Energy Services, Shell Oil Co., Schlumberger, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C.
- the expansion device 114 is positioned within the second expandable tubular member 108 before, during, or after the placement of the expandable tubular assembly 100 within the preexisting structure 110.
- the expansion device 114 may then be operated to radially expand and plastically deform at least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 108 to form a bell-shaped section.
- the expansion device 114 may then be operated to radially expand and plastically deform the remaining portion of the second expandable tubular member 108, the tubular couplings, 104 and 106, and at least a portion of the first expandable tubular member 102.
- at least a portion of at least a portion of at least one of the first and second expandable tubular members, 102 and 108 are radially expanded into intimate contact with the interior surface of the preexisting structure 110.
- the plastic yield point YP 1 is less than the plastic yield point YP 2 .
- the amount of power and/or energy required to radially expand each unit length of the first and second expandable tubular members, 102 and 108 is less than the amount of power and/or energy required to radially expand each unit length of the tubular couplings, 104 and 106.
- the first expandable tubular member 12 and/or the second expandable tubular member 14 have a ductility D PE and a yield strength YS PE prior to radial expansion and plastic deformation, and a ductility D AE and a yield strength YS AE after radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- D PE is greater than D AE
- YS A E is greater than YS PE . In this manner, the first expandable tubular member 12 and/or the second expandable tubular member 14 are transformed during the radial expansion and plastic deformation process.
- an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular assembly 200 includes a. first-expandable tubular member 202 coupled to a second expandable tubular member 204 . that defines radial openings 204a, 204b, 204c, and 204d.
- the ends of the first and second expandable tubular members, 202 and 204 are coupled using, for ⁇ example r a-eonventional mechanical-coupling, a welded connection, a brazed connection, a threaded-., connection, and/or an interference fit connection.
- one or more of the radial openings, 204a, 204b, 204c, and 204d have circular, oval, square, and/or irregular cross sections and/or include portions that extend to and interrupt either end of the second expandable tubular member 204.
- the expandable tubular assembly 200 is positioned within a preexisting structure such as, for example, a wellbore 206 that traverses a subterranean formation 208.
- an expansion device 210 may then be positioned within the second expandable tubular member 204.
- the expansion device 210 may include, for example, one or more of the following conventional expansion devices: a) an expansion cone; b) a rotary expansion device; c) a hydroforming expansion device; d) an impulsive force expansion device; d) any one of the expansion devices commercially available from, or disclosed in any of the published patent applications or issued patents, of Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Halliburton Energy Services, Shell Oil Co., Schlumberger, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C.
- the expansion device 210 is positioned within the second expandable tubular member 204 before, during, or after the placement of the expandable tubular assembly 200 within the preexisting structure 206.
- the expansion device 210 may then be operated to radially expand and plastically deform at least a portion of the second expandable tubular member 204 to form a bell-shaped section.
- the expansion device 20 may then be operated to radially expand and plastically deform the remaining portion of the second expandable tubular member 204 and at least a portion of the first expandable tubular member 202.
- the anisotropy ratio AR for the first and second expandable tubular members is defined by the following equation:
- the second expandable tubular member 204 had an anisotropy ratio AR greater than "I, and the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the second expandable tubular member did not result in any of the openings, 204a, 204b, 204c, and 204d-, splitting or otherwise fracturing the remaining portions of the second expandable tubular • member. This was an unexpected result.
- thermo-mechanical processing 302 includes one or more heat treating and/or mechanical forming processes.
- the tubular member is transformed to an intermediate state.
- the tubular member is then further thermo- mechanically processed in step 304.
- the thermo-mechanical processing 304 includes one or more heat treating and/or mechanical forming processes.
- the tubular member is transformed to a final state.
- the tubular member has a ductility D PE and a yield strength YS PE prior to the final thermo- mechanical processing in step 304, and a ductility D AE and a yield strength YS A E after final thermo- mechanical processing.
- D PE is greater than D AE
- YS AE is greater than YS PE . In this manner, the amount of energy and/or power required to transform the tubular member, using mechanical forming processes, during the final thermo-mechanical processing in step 304 is reduced.
- one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 have the following characteristics:
- n strain hardening exponent
- the anisotropy coefficient for one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 is greater than 1.
- the strain hardening exponent for one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 is greater than 0.12.
- the expandability coefficient for one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 is greater than 0.12.
- a tubular member having a higher expandability coefficient requires less power and/or energy to radially expand and plastically deform each unit length than a tubular member having a lower expandability coefficient.
- a tubular member having a higher expandability coefficient requires less power and/or energy per unit length to radially expand and plastically deform than a tubular member having a lower expandability coefficient.
- one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 are steel alloys having one of the following compositions:
- a sample of an expandable tubular member composed of Alloy A exhibited a yield point before radial expansion and plastic deformation YP B E. a yield point after radial expansion and plastic deformation of about 16 % YPAE-1 6% , and a yield point after radial expansion and plastic deformation of about 24 % YPAE2 4% -
- YP AE24 % > YPAEI 6% > YPBE-
- the ductility of the sample of the expandable tubular member composed of Alloy A also exhibited a higher ductility prior to radial expansion and plastic deformation than after radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a sample of an expandable tubular member composed of Alloy A exhibited the following tensile characteristics before and after radial expansion and plastic deformation:
- a sample of an expandable tubular member composed of Alloy B exhibited a yield point before radial expansion and plastic deformation YP BE , a yield point after radial expansion and plastic deformation of about 16 % YPAEI 6 %, and a yield point after radial expansion and plastic deformation of about 24 % YP A E 2 4%-
- YPAE2 4 % > YPAEI 6% > YPBE-
- the ductility of the sample of the expandable tubular member composed of Alloy B also exhibited a higher ductility prior to radial expansion and plastic deformation than after radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a sample of an expandable tubular member composed of Alloy B exhibited the following tensile characteristics before and after radial expansion and plastic deformation:
- samples of expandable tubulars composed of Alloys A, B, C, and D exhibited the following tensile characteristics prior to radial expansion and plastic deformation:
- one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 have a strain hardening exponent greater than 0.12, and a yield ratio is less than 0.85.
- the carbon equivalent value C e for tubular members having a carbon content less than or equal to 0.12% (by weight), for one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 is less than 0.21.
- the carbon equivalent C e for tubular members having more than 0.12% carbon content (by weight), is given by the following expression:
- P- Ni nickel percentage by weight
- q- Mo molybdenum percentage by weight
- r. V vanadium percentage by weight
- s. B boron percentage by weight.
- the carbon equivalent value C e for tubular members having greater than 0.12% carbon content (by weight), for one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 is less than 0.36.
- a first tubular member 2210 includes an internally threaded connection 2212 at an end portion 2214.
- the end portion 2214 of the first tubular member 2210 abuts one side of the internal flange 2218 of the tubular sleeve 2216, and the internal diameter of the internal flange 2218 of the tubular sleeve 2216 is substantially equal to or greater than the maximum internal diameter of the internally threaded connection 2212 of the end portion 2214 of the first tubular member 2210.
- An externally threaded connection 2224 of an end portion 2226 of a second tubular member 2228 having an annular recess 2230 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2216 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2212 of the end portion 2214 of the first tubular member 2210.
- the internal flange 2218 of the tubular sleeve 2216 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2230 of the end portion 2226 of the second tubular member 2228.
- the tubular sleeve 2216 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228.
- the internally threaded connection 2212 of the end portion 2214 of the first tubular member 2210 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 2224 of the end portion 2226 of the second tubular member 2228 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2216 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members.
- the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, and the tubular sleeve 2216 may be positioned within another structure 2232 such as, for example, a cased or uncased wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating a conventional expansion device 2234 within and/or through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions, 2220 and 2222, of the tubular sleeve 2216 facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure 2232, and the movement of the expansion device 2234 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members; 2210 and 2228, may be, for example, from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- tubular sleeve 2216 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. As a result, the tubular sleeve 2216 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 2214 and 2226, of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- Sleeve 2216 increases the axial compression loading of the connection between tubular members 2210 and 2228 before and after expansion by the expansion device 2234.
- Sleeve 2216 may, for example, be secured to tubular members 2210 and 2228 by a heat shrink fit.
- the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228 are radially expanded and plastically deformed using other conventional methods for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members such as, for example, internal pressurization, hydroforming, and/or roller expansion devices and/or any one or combination of the conventional commercially available expansion products and services available from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C.
- tubular sleeve 2216 The use of the tubular sleeve 2216 during (a) the coupling of the first tubular member 2210 to the second tubular member 2228, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in the structure 2232, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits.
- the tubular sleeve 2216 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 2214 and 2226, of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within the structure 2232.
- tubular sleeve 2216 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of the second tubular member 2228 to the first tubular member 2210. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 2212 and 2224, of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, may be avoided.
- the tubular sleeve 2216 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if the tubular sleeve 2216 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with the internal flange 2218 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, the tubular sleeve 2216 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228.
- the tubular sleeve 2216 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve 2216 and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 2214 and 2226, of the first and second tubular members.
- tubular sleeve 2216 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 2214 and 2226, of the first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve.
- first and second tubular members, 2210 and 2228, and the tubular sleeve 2216 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 210 includes an internally threaded connection 2312 at an end portion 2314.
- a first end of a tubular sleeve 2316 includes an internal flange 2318 and a tapered portion 2320.
- a second end of the sleeve 2316 includes an internal flange 2321 and a tapered portion 2322.
- An externally threaded connection 2324 of an end portion 2326 of a second tubular member 2328 having an annular recess 2330 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2316 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2312 of the end portion 2314 of the first tubular member 2310.
- the internal flange 2318 of the sleeve 2316 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2330.
- the first tubular member 2310 includes a recess 2331.
- the internal flange 2321 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2331.
- the sleeve 2316 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members 2310 and 2328.
- the internally threaded connection 2312 of the end portion 2314 of the first tubular member 2310 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 2324 of the end portion 2326 of the second tubular member 2328 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2316 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members 2310 and 2328. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members 2310 and 2328, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members.
- first and second tubular members 2310 and 2328, and the tubular sleeve 2316 may then be positioned within another structure 2332 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device 2334 through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions 2320 and 2322, of the tubular sleeve 2316 facilitates the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure 2332, and the displacement of the expansion device 2334 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members 2310 and 2328, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- tubular sleeve 2316 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 2316 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions 2314 and 2326, of the first and second tubular members 2310 and 2328, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- Sleeve 2316 increases the axial tension loading of the connection between tubular members 2310 and 2328 before and after expansion by the expansion device 2334.
- Sleeve 2316 may be secured to tubular members 2310 and 2328 by a heat shrink fit.
- first and second tubular members, 2310 and 2328, and the tubular sleeve 2316 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 2410 includes an internally threaded connection 2412 at an end portion 2414.
- a first end of a tubular sleeve 2416 includes an internal flange 2418 and a tapered portion 2420.
- a second end of the sleeve 2416 includes an internal flange 2421 and a tapered portion 2422.
- An externally threaded connection 2424 of an end portion 2426 of a second tubular member 2428 having an annular recess 2430 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2416 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2412 of the end portion 2414 of the first tubular member 2410.
- the internal flange 2418 of the sleeve 2416 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2430.
- the first tubular member 2410 includes a recess 2431.
- the internal flange 2421 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2431.
- the internally threaded connection 2412 of the end portion 2414 of the first tubular member 2410 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 2424 of the end portion 2426 of the second tubular member 2428 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2416 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members 2410 and 2428. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members 2410 and 2428, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members.
- the first and second tubular members 2410 and 2428, and the tubular sleeve 2416 may then be positioned within another structure 2432 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device 2434 through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions 2420 and 2422, of the tubular sleeve 2416 facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure 2432, and the displacement of the expansion device 2434 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 2410 and 2428, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- the tubular sleeve 2416 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 2416 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 2414 and 2426, of the first and second tubular members, 2410 and 2428, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- a first tubular member 2510 includes an internally threaded connection 2512 at an end portion 2514.
- a first end of a tubular sleeve 2516 includes an internal flange 2518 and a relief 2520.
- a second end of the sleeve 2516 includes an internal flange 2521 and a relief 2522.
- An externally threaded connection 2524 of an end portion 2526 of a second tubular member 2528 having an annular recess 2530 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2516 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2512 of the end portion 2514 of the first tubular member 2510.
- the internal flange 2518 of the sleeve 2516 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2530.
- the first tubular member 2510 includes a recess 2531.
- the internal flange 2521 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2531.
- the sleeve 2516 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members 2510 and 2528.
- the internally threaded connection 2512 of the end portion 2514 of the first tubular member 2510 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 2524 of the end portion 2526 of the second tubular member 2528 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2516 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members 2510 and 2528. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members 2510 and 2528, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members.
- first and second tubular members 2510 and 2528, and the tubular sleeve 2516 may then be positioned within another structure 2532 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device 2534 through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the reliefs 2520 and 2522 are each filled with a sacrificial material 2540 including a tapered surface 2542 and 2544, respectively.
- the material 2540 may be a metal or a synthetic, and is provided to facilitate the insertion and. movement of the first and second tubular members 2510 and 2528, through the structure 2532.
- the displacement of the expansion device 2534 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members 2510 and 2528 may, for example, be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- the tubular sleeve 2516 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 2516 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions 2514 and 2526, of the first and second tubular members, 2510 and 2528, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- sacrificial material 2540 provided on sleeve 2516, avoids stress risers, on the sleeve 2516 and the tubular member 2510.
- the tapered surfaces 2542 and 2544 are intended to wear or even ' become damaged, thus incurring such wear or damage which would otherwise be -borne by- sleeve 2516.
- Sleeve 2516 may be secured to tubular members 2510 and 2528 by a heat -. shrink fit.
- first and second tubular members, 2510 and 2528, and the tubular sleeve 2516 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 2610 includes an internally threaded connection 2612 at an end portion 2614.
- a first end of a tubular sleeve 2616 includes an internal flange 2618 and a tapered portion 2620.
- a second end of the sleeve 2616 includes an internal flange 2621 and a tapered portion 2622.
- An externally threaded connection 2624 of an end portion 2626 of a second tubular member 2628 having an annular recess 2630 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2616 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2612 of the end portion 2614 of the first tubular member 2610.
- the internal flange 2618 of the sleeve 2616 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2630.
- the first tubular member 2610 includes a recess 2631.
- the internal flange 2621 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2631.
- the sleeve 2616 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members 2610 and 2628.
- the internally threaded connection 2612 of the end portion 2614 of the first tubular member 2610 is a box connection, and the externally threaded connection 2624 of the end portion 2626 of the second tubular member 2628 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2616 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members 2610 and 2628.
- first and second tubular members 2610 and 2628 may then be positioned within another structure 2632 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device 2634 through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions 2620 and 2622, of the tubular sleeve 2616 facilitates the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure 2632, and the displacement of the expansion device 2634 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members 2610 and 2628, may, for example, be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- the tubular sleeve 2616 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 2616 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions 2614 and 2626, of the first and second tubular members 2610 and 2628, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- Sleeve 2616 is covered by a thin walled cylinder of sacrificial material 2640. Spaces 2623 and.2624, adjacent tapered. portions 2620 and 2622, respectively, are also filled with an excess of the sacrificial material 2640.
- the material may be a metal or a synthetic, and is provided to facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members 2610 and 2628, through the structure 2632. - ... ,—-..-., .
- sacrificial material 2640 provided on sleeve 2616, avoids stress risers on the sleeve 2616 and the tubular member 2610.
- the excess of the sacrificial material 2640 adjacent tapered portions 2620 and 2622 are intended to wear or even become damaged, thus incurring such wear or damage which would otherwise be borne by sleeve 2616.
- Sleeve 2616 may be secured to tubular members 2610 and 2628 by a heat shrink fit.
- first and second tubular members, 2610 and 2628, and the tubular sleeve 2616 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 2710 includes an internally threaded connection 2712 at an end portion 2714.
- a first end of a tubular sleeve 2716 includes an internal flange 2718 and a tapered portion 2720.
- a second end of the sleeve 2716 includes an internal flange 2721 and a tapered portion 2722.
- An externally threaded connection 2724 of an end portion 2726 of a second tubular member 2728 having an annular recess 2730 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2716 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2712 of the end portion 2714 of the first tubular member 2710.
- the internal flange 2718 of the sleeve 2716 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2730.
- the first tubular member 2710 includes a recess 2731.
- the internal flange 2721 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2731.
- the sleeve 2716 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members 2710 and 2728.
- the internally threaded connection 2712 of the end portion 2714 of the first tubular member 2710 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 2724 of the end portion 2726 of the second tubular member 2728 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2716 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members 2710 and 2728. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members 2710 and 2728, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members.
- first and second tubular members 2710 and 2728, and the tubular sleeve 2716 may then be positioned within another structure 2732 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device 2734 through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions 2720 and 2722, of the tubular sleeve 2716 facilitates the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure 2732, and the displacement of the expansion device 2734 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members 2710 and 2728, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- tubular sleeve 2716 is also radiallyexpanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 2716 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions 2714 and 2726, of the first and second tubular members 2710 and 2728, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- Sleeve 2716 has a variable thickness due to one or more reduced thickness portions 2790 and/or increased thickness portions 2792.
- Varying the thickness of sleeve 2716 provides the ability to control or induce stresses at selected positions along the length of sleeve 2716 and the end portions 2724 and 2726.
- Sleeve 2716 may be secured to tubular members 2710 and 2728 by a heat shrink fit.
- one or more portions of the first and second tubular members, 2710 and 2728, and the tubular sleeve 2716 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- the same result described above with reference to Fig. 27 may be achieved by adding a member 2740 which may be coiled onto the grooves 2739 formed in sleeve 2716, thus varying the thickness along the length of sleeve 2716.
- a first tubular member 2910 includes an internally threaded connection 2912 and an internal annular recess 2914 at an end portion 2916.
- a first end of a tubular sleeve 2918 includes an internal flange 2920, and a second end of the sleeve 2916 mates with and receives the end portion 2916 of the first tubular member 2910.
- An externally threaded connection 2922 of an end portion 2924 of a second tubular member 2926 having an annular recess 2928 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 2918 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 2912 of the end portion 2916 of the first tubular member 2910.
- the internal flange 2920 of the sleeve 2918 mates with and is received within the annular recess 2928.
- a sealing element 2930 is received within the internal annular recess 2914 of the end portion 2916 of the first tubular member 2910.
- the internally threaded connection 2912 of the end portion 2916 of the first tubular member 2910 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 2922 of the end portion 2924 of the second tubular member 2926 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 2918 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first tubular member 2910. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members 2910 and 2926, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members.
- first and second tubular members 2910 and 2926, and the tubular sleeve 2918 may be positioned within another structure such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tubular sleeve 2918 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 2918 may be maintained in circumferential .tension and the- end. portions 2916 and 2924, of the first and second tubular members . 2910 and 2926, respectively, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- the sealing element 2930 seals the interface between the first and second tubular members.
- a metal to metal seal is formed between at least one of: the first and second tubular members 2910 and 2926, the first tubular member and the tubular sleeve 2918, and/or the second tubular member and the tubular sleeve.
- the metal to metal seal is both fluid tight and gas tight.
- one or more portions of the first and second tubular members, 2910 and 2926, the tubular sleeve 2918, and the sealing element 2930 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 3010 includes internally threaded connections 3012a and 3012b, spaced apart by a cylindrical internal surface 3014, at an end portion 3016.
- Externally threaded connections 3018a and 3018b, spaced apart by a cylindrical external surface 3020, of an end portion 3022 of a second tubular member 3024 are threadably coupled to the internally threaded connections, 3012a and 3012b, respectively, of the end portion 3016 of the first tubular member 3010.
- a sealing element 3026 is received within an annulus defined between the internal cylindrical surface 3014 of the first tubular member 3010 and the external cylindrical surface 3020 of the second tubular member 3024.
- the internally threaded connections, 3012a and 3012b, of the end portion 3016 of the first tubular member 3010 are box connections, and the externally threaded connections, 3018a and 3018b, of the end portion 3022 of the second tubular member 3024 are pin connections.
- the sealing element 3026 is an elastomeric and/or metallic sealing element.
- the first and second tubular members 3010 and 3024 may be positioned within another structure such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the sealing element 3026 seals the interface between the first and second tubular members.
- a metal to metal seal is formed between at least one of: the first and second tubular members 3010 and 3024, the first tubular member and the sealing element 3026, and/or the second tubular member and the sealing element.
- the metal to metal seal is both fluid tight and gas tight.
- the sealing element 3026 is omitted, and during and/or after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members 3010 and reconsider 3024, a metal to metal seal is formed between the first and second tubular members.
- one or more portions of the first and second tubular members, 3010 and 3024, the sealing element 3026 have one-or more of the material properties of - one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 3030 in an exe ' mplary embodiment, includes internally threaded connections 3032a and 3032b, spaced apart by an undulating approximately cylindrical internal surface 3034, at an end portion 3036.
- Externally threaded connections 3038a and 3038b, spaced apart by a cylindrical external surface 3040, of an end portion 3042 of a second tubular member 3044 are threadably coupled to the internally threaded connections, 3032a and 3032b, respectively, of the end portion 3036 of the first tubular member 3030.
- a sealing element 3046 is received within an annulus defined between the undulating approximately cylindrical internal surface 3034 of the first tubular member 3030 and the external cylindrical surface 3040 of the second tubular member 3044.
- the internally threaded connections, 3032a and 3032b, of the end portion 3036 of the first tubular member 3030 are box connections, and the externally threaded connections, 3038a and 3038b, of the end portion 3042 of the second tubular member 3044 are pin connections.
- the sealing element 3046 is an elastomeric and/or metallic sealing element.
- the first and second tubular members 3030 and 3044 may be positioned within another structure such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the sealing element 3046 seals the interface between the first and second tubular members.
- a metal to metal seal is formed between at least one of: the first and second tubular members 3030 and 3044, the first tubular member and the sealing element 3046, and/or the second tubular member and the sealing element.
- the metal to metal seal is both fluid tight and gas tight.
- the sealing element 3046 is omitted, and during and/or after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members 3030 and 3044, a metal to metal seal is formed between the first and second tubular members.
- one or more portions of the first and second tubular members, 3030 and 3044, the sealing element 3046 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 3050 includes internally threaded connections ' 3052a and 3052b, spaced apart by a cylindrical internal surface 3054 including one or more square grooves 3056, at an end portion 3058.
- Externally threaded connections 3060a and 3060b, spaced apart-by a-cylindrical external-surface 3062Jncluding one or more square grooves 3064, of an end portion 3066 of a second tubular member 3068 are threadably coupled to the internally threaded connections, 3052a and 3052b, respectively, of the end portion 3058 of the first tubular member- 3050.
- the internally threaded connections, 3052a and 3052b, of the end portion 3058 of the first tubular member 3050 are box connections, and the externally threaded connections, 3060a and 3060b, of the end portion 3066 of the second tubular member 3068 are pin connections.
- the sealing element 3070 is an elastomeric and/or metallic sealing element.
- the first and second tubular members 3050 and 3068 may be positioned within another structure such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the sealing element 3070 seals the interface between the first and second tubular members.
- a metal to metal seal is formed between at least one of: the first and second tubular members, the first tubular member and the sealing element 3070, and/or the second tubular member and the sealing element.
- the metal to metal seal is both fluid tight and gas tight.
- the sealing element 3070 is omitted, and during and/or after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members 950 and 968, a metal to metal seal is formed between the first and second tubular members.
- one or more portions of the first and second tubular members, 3050 and 3068, the sealing element 3070 have one or more of the material properties of one or more of the tubular members 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204.
- a first tubular member 3110 includes internally threaded connections, 3112a and 3112b, spaced apart by a non-threaded internal surface 3114, at an end portion 3116.
- Externally threaded connections, 3118a and 3118b, spaced apart by a non-threaded external surface 3120, of an end portion 3122 of a second tubular member 3124 are threadably coupled to the internally threaded connections, 3112a and 3112b, respectively, of the end portion 3122 of the first tubular member 3124.
- First, second, and/or third tubular sleeves, 3126, 3128, and 3130 are coupled the external surface of the first tubular member 3110 in opposing relation to the threaded connection formed by the internal and external threads, 3112a and 3118a, the interface between the non- threaded-surfaces, 3114 and 3120, and the threaded connection formed by the internal and external threads, 3112b and 3118b, respectively.
- the ⁇ internally threaded connections r 3-112a-and-3112b, of the end portion 3116 of the first tubular member 3110 are box connections, and the externally threaded connections, 3118a and 3118b, of the end portion 3122 of the second tubular member 3124 are pin connections.
- " -—The first and second tubular members 3110 and 3124, " and the tubular sleeves 3126, 3128, and/or 3130, may then be positioned within another structure 3132 such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device 3134 through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- tubular sleeves 3126, 3128 and/or 3130 are also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeves 3126, 3128, and/or 3130 are maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions 3116 and 3122, of the first and second tubular members 3110 and 3124, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- the sleeves 3126, 3128, and/or 3130 may, for example, be secured to the first tubular member 3110 by a heat shrink fit.
- a first tubular member 3210 includes an internally threaded connection 3212 at an end portion 3214.
- An externally threaded connection 3216 of an end portion 3218 of a second tubular member 3220 are threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 3212 of the end portion 3214 of the first tubular member 3210.
- the internally threaded connection 3212 of the end portion 3214 of the first tubular member 3210 is a box connection, and the externally threaded connection 3216 of the end portion 3218 of the second tubular member 3220 is a pin connection.
- a tubular sleeve 3222 including internal flanges 3224 and 3226 is positioned proximate and surrounding the end portion 3214 of the first tubular member 3210. As illustrated in Fig. 32b, the tubular sleeve 3222 is then forced into engagement with the external surface of the end portion 3214 of the first tubular member 3210 in a conventional manner. As a result, the end portions, 3214 and 3218, of the first and second tubular members, 3210 and 3220, are upset in an undulating fashion.
- first and second tubular members 3210 and 3220, and the tubular sleeve 3222 may then be positioned within another structure such as, for example, a wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating an expansion device through and/or within the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tubular sleeve 3222 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed.
- the tubular sleeve 3222 is maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions 3214 and 3218, of the first and second tubular members 3210 and 3220, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- a first tubular member 3310 includes an internally threaded connection 3312 and an annular projection 3314 at an end portion 3316.
- the end portion 3316 of the first tubular member 3310 abuts one side of the internal flange 3320 of the tubular sleeve 3318 and the annular projection 3314 of the end portion of the first tubular member mates with and is received within the annular recess 3324 of the internal flange of the tubular sleeve, and the internal diameter of the internal flange 3320 of the tubular sleeve 3318 is substantially equal to or greater than the maximum internal diameter of the internally threaded connection 3312 of the end portion 3316 of the first tubular member 3310.
- An externally threaded connection 3326 of an end portion 3328 of a second tubular member 3330 having an annular recess 3332 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 3318 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 3312 of the end portion 3316 of the first tubular member 3310.
- the internal flange 3332 of the tubular sleeve 3318 mates with and is received within the annular recess 3332 of the end portion 3328 of the second tubular member 3330.
- the tubular sleeve 3318 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3328.
- the internally threaded connection 3312 of the end portion 3316 of the first tubular member 3310 is a box connection
- the externally threaded connection 3326 of the end portion 3328 of the second tubular member 3330 is a pin connection.
- the internal diameter of the tubular sleeve 3318 is at least approximately .020" greater than the outside diameters of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330. In this manner, during the threaded coupling of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, fluidic materials within the first and second tubular members may be vented from the tubular members. [0233] . As illustrated in Fig.
- first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, and the tubular sleeve 3318 may be positioned within another structure 3334 such as, for example, a cased or uncased wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating a conventional expansion device 3336 within and/or through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions, 3322 and 3326, of the tubular sleeve 3318 facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure 3334, and the movement of the expansion device 3336 through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, may, for example, be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- tubular sleeve 3318 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. As a result, the tubular sleeve 3318 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 3316 and 3328, of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- Sleeve 3316 increases the axial-compression loading of the connection between tubular . members 3310 and 3330 before and after expansion by the expansion device 3336.
- Sleeve 3316 may be secured to tubular members 3310 and 3330, for example, by a heat shrink fit.
- the-first-and second -tubular members, 3310 and 3330 are radially expanded and plastically deformed using other conventional methods for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members such as, for example, internal pressurization, hydroforming, and/or roller expansion devices and/or any one or combination of the conventional commercially available expansion products and services available from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C.
- tubular sleeve 3318 during (a) the coupling of the first tubular member 3310 to the second tubular member 3330, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in the structure 3334, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits.
- the tubular sleeve 3318 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 3316 and 3328, of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within the structure 3334.
- tubular sleeve 3318 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of the second tubular member 3330 to the first tubular member 3310. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 3312 and 3326, of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, may be avoided.
- the tubular sleeve 3318 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if the tubular sleeve 3318 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with the internal flange 3320 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, the tubular sleeve 3318 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330.
- the tubular sleeve 3318 may provide a fluid tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve 3318 and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 3316 and 3328, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 3312 and 3326, of the first and second tubular members, 3310 and 3330, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and the structure 3334.
- the tubular sleeve 3318 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 3316 and 3328, of the first and second tubular members, _3310..and 3330 r priay. be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve.
- a first tubular member 3410 includes an internally threaded connection 1312 and one or more external grooves 3414 at an end portion 3416.
- the end portion 3416 of the first tubular member 3410 abuts one side of the internal flange 3420 of the tubular sleeve 3418, and the internal diameter of the internal flange 3420 of the tubular sleeve 3416 is substantially equal to or greater than the maximum internal diameter of the internally threaded connection 3412 of the end portion 3416 of the first tubular member 3410.
- An externally threaded connection 3428 of an end portion 3430 of a second tubular member 3432 that includes one or more internal grooves 3434 is then positioned within the tubular sleeve 3418 and threadably coupled to the internally threaded connection 3412 of the end portion 3416 of the first tubular member 3410.
- the internal flange 3420 of the tubular sleeve 3418 mates with and is received within an annular recess 3436 defined in the end portion 3430 of the second tubular member 3432.
- the tubular sleeve 3418 is coupled to and surrounds the external surfaces of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432.
- the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, and the tubular sleeve 3418 may be positioned within another structure such as, for example, a cased or uncased wellbore, and radially expanded and plastically deformed, for example, by displacing and/or rotating a conventional expansion device within and/or through the interiors of the first and second tubular members.
- the tapered portions, 3422 and 3424, of the tubular sleeve 3418 facilitate the insertion and movement of the first and second tubular members within and through the structure, and the movement of the expansion device through the interiors of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, may be from top to bottom or from bottom to top.
- tubular sleeve 3418 is also radially expanded and plastically deformed. As a result, the tubular sleeve 3418 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 3416 and 3430, of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, may be maintained in circumferential compression.
- Sleeve 3416 increases the axial compression loading of the connection between tubular members 3410 and 3432 before and after expansion by the expansion device.
- the sleeve 3418 may be secured to tubular members 3410 and 3432, for example, by a heat shrink fit.
- the grooves 3414 and/or 3434 and/or the openings 3426 provide stress — concentrations that in turn apply added stress forces to the mating threads of the threaded connections, 3412 and 3428.
- the orientations of the grooves 3414 and/or 3434 and the openings 3426 are orthogonal to one another.
- the grooves 3414 and/or 3434 are helical grooves.
- first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432 are radially expanded and plastically deformed using other conventional methods for radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members such as, for example, internal pressurization, hydroforming, and/or roller expansion devices and/or any one or combination of the conventional commercially available expansion products and services available from Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, and/or Enventure Global Technology L.L.C.
- tubular sleeve 3418 The use of the tubular sleeve 3418 during (a) the coupling of the first tubular member 3410 to the second tubular member 3432, (b) the placement of the first and second tubular members in the structure, and (c) the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members provides a number of significant benefits.
- the tubular sleeve 3418 protects the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 3416 and 3430, of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, during handling and insertion of the tubular members within the structure.
- tubular sleeve 3418 provides an alignment guide that facilitates the insertion and threaded coupling of the second tubular member 3432 to the first tubular member 3410. In this manner, misalignment that could result in damage to the threaded connections, 3412 and 3428, of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, may be avoided.
- the tubular sleeve 3416 provides an indication of to what degree the first and second tubular members are threadably coupled. For example, if the tubular sleeve 3418 can be easily rotated, that would indicate that the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, are not fully threadably coupled and in intimate contact with the internal flange 3420 of the tubular sleeve. Furthermore, the tubular sleeve 3418 may prevent crack propagation during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432.
- the tubular sleeve 3418 may provide a fluid and gas tight metal-to-metal seal between interior surface of the tubular sleeve 3418 and the exterior surfaces of the end portions, 3416 and 3430, of the first and second tubular members. In this manner, fluidic materials are prevented from passing through the threaded connections, 3412 and 3430, of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, into the annulus between the first and second tubular members and the structure.
- tubular sleeve 3418 may be maintained in circumferential tension and the end portions, 3416 and 3430, of the first and second tubular members, 3410 and 3432, may be maintained in circumferential compression, axial loads and/or torque loads may be transmitted through the tubular sleeve.
- the first and second tubular members described above with reference to Figs. 1 to 34c are radially expanded and plastically deformed using the expansion device in a conventional manner and/or using one or more of the methods and apparatus disclosed in one or more of the following:
- the present application is related to the following: (1) U.S. patent application serial no. 09/454,139, attorney docket no. 25791.03.02, filed on 12/3/1999, (2) U.S. patent application serial no. 09/510,913, attorney docket no. 25791.7.02, filed on 2/23/2000, (3) U.S. patent application serial no. 09/502,350, attorney docket no. 25791.8.02, filed on 2/10/2000, (4) U.S.
- an exemplary embodiment of an expandable tubular member 3500 includes a first tubular region 3502 and a second tubular portion 3504.
- the material properties of the first and second tubular regions, 3502 and 3504, are different.
- the yield points of the first and second tubular regions, 3502 and 3504, are different.
- the yield point of the first tubular region 3502 is less than the yield point of the second tubular region 3504.
- one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202 and/or 204 incorporate the tubular member 3500.
- the yield point within the first and second tubular regions, 3502a and 3502b, of the expandable tubular member 3502 vary as a function of the radial position within the expandable tubular member.
- the yield point increases as a function of the radial position within the expandable tubular member 3502.
- the relationship between the yield point and the radial position within the expandable tubular member 3502 is a linear relationship.
- the relationship between the yield point and the radial position within the expandable tubular member 3502 is a non-linear relationship.
- the yield point increases at different rates within the first and second tubular regions, 3502a and 3502b, as a function of the radial position within the expandable tubular member 3502.
- the functional relationship, and value, of the yield points within the first and second tubular regions, 3502a and 3502b, of the expandable tubular member 3502 are modified by the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the expandable tubular member.
- one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202, 204 and/or 3502, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation include a microstructure that is a combination of a hard phase, such as martensite, a soft phase, such as ferrite, and a transitionary phase, such as retained austentite.
- a hard phase such as martensite
- a soft phase such as ferrite
- a transitionary phase such as retained austentite.
- the hard phase provides high strength
- the soft phase provides ductility
- the transitionary phase transitions to a hard phase, such as martensite, during a radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the tubular member increases as a result of the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the tubular member is ductile, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, thereby facilitating the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the composition of a dual-phase expandable tubular member includes (weight percentages): about 0.1% C, 1.2% Mn, and 0.3% Si.
- an expandable tubular member 3602a is provided that is a steel alloy having following material composition (by weight percentage): 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01 % Ni, 0.02% Cr, 0.05% V, 0.01 %Mo, 0.01% Nb, and 0.01% Ti.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a provided in step 3602 has a yield strength of 45 ksi, and a tensile strength of 69 ksi.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a includes a microstructure that includes martensite, pearlite, and V, Ni, and/or Ti carbides.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a is then heated at a temperature of 790 0 C for about 10 minutes in step 3604.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a is then quenched in water in step 3606.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a includes a microstructure that includes new ferrite, grain pearlite, martensite, and ferrite.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a has a yield strength of 67 ksi, and a tensile strength of 95 ksi.
- the expandable tubular member 3602a is then radially expanded and plastically deformed using one or more of the methods and apparatus described above.
- the yield strength of the expandable tubular member is about 95 ksi.
- one or more of the expandable tubular members, 12, 14, 24, 26, 102, 104, 106, 108, 202, 204 and/or 3502 are processed in accordance with a method 3700, in which, in step 3702, an expandable tubular member
- the expandable tubular member 3702a provided in step 3702 has a yield strength of 60 ksi, and a tensile strength of
- the expandable tubular member 3702a includes a microstructure that includes pearlite and pearlite striation.
- the expandable tubular member 3702a is then heated at a temperature of 790 0 C for about 10 minutes in step 3704.
- the expandable tubular member 3702a is then quenched in water in step 3706.
- the expandable tubular member 3702a includes a microstructure that includes ferrite, martensite, and bainite.
- the expandable tubular member 3702a has a yield strength of 82 ksi, and a tensile strength of 130 ksi. - • - • •
- the expandable tubular member 3702a is then radially expanded and plastically deformed using one or more of the methods and apparatus described above.
- the yield strength of the expandable tubular member is about 130 ksi.
- an expandable tubular member 3802a is provided that is a steel alloy having following material composition (by weight percentage): 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.06% Cu, 0.05% Ni, 0.05% Cr, 0.03% V, 0.03%Mo, 0.01% Nb, and 0.01 % Ti.
- the expandable tubular member 3802a provided in step 3802 has a yield strength of 56 ksi, and a tensile strength of 75 ksi.
- the expandable tubular member 3802a in step 3802, includes a microstructure that includes grain pearlite, widmanstatten martensite and carbides of V, Ni, and/or Ti. [0266] In an exemplary embodiment, the expandable tubular member 3802a is then heated at a temperature of 790 °C for about 10 minutes in step 3804.
- the expandable tubular member 3802a is then quenched in water in step 3806.
- the expandable tubular member 3802a includes a microstructure that includes bainite, pearlite, and new ferrite.
- the expandable tubular member 3802a has a yield strength of 60 ksi, and a tensile strength of 97 ksi.
- the expandable tubular member 3802a is then radially expanded and plastically deformed using one or more of the methods and apparatus described above.
- the yield strength of the expandable tubular member is about 97 ksi.
- teachings of the present disclosure are combined with one or more of the teachings disclosed in FR 2 841 626, filed on 6/28/2002, and published on
- the tubular members include one or more of the following characteristics: high burst and collapse, the ability to be radially expanded more than about 40%, high fracture toughness, defect tolerance, strain recovery @ 150 F, good bending fatigue, optimal residual stresses, and corrosion resistance to H 2 S in order to provide optimal characteristics during and after radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the tubular members are fabricated from a steel alloy having a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs in order to provided enhanced characteristics during and after radial expansion and plastic deformation of the expandable tubular member.
- the tubular members are fabricated from a steel alloy having a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08% in order to provide enhanced characteristics during and after radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular members.
- the tubular members are fabricated from a steel alloy having reduced sulfur content in order to minimize hydrogen induced cracking.
- the tubular members are fabricated from a steel alloy having a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20 % and a charpy-V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules in order to provide enhanced characteristics during and after radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular members.
- the tubular members are fabricated from a steel alloy having a low weight percentage of carbon in order to enhance toughness, ductility, weldability, shelf energy, and hydrogen induced cracking resistance.
- the tubular members are fabricated from a steel alloy having the following percentage compositions in order to provide enhanced characteristics during and after radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular members:
- the ratio of the outside diameter D of the tubular members to the wall thickness t of the tubular members range from about 12 to 22 in order to enhance the collapse. strength of the radially expanded and plastically deformed tubular members.
- the outer portion of the wall thickness of the radially expanded and plastically deformed tubular members includes tensile residual stresses in order to enhance the collapse strength following radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- reducing residual stresses in samples of the tubular members prior to radial expansion and plastic deformation increased the collapse strength of the radially expanded and plastically deformed tubular members.
- the collapse strength of radially expanded and plastically deformed samples of the tubulars were determined on an as-received basis, after strain aging at 250 F for 5 hours to reduce residual stresses, and after strain aging at 350 F for 14 days to reduce residual stresses as follows:
- a method of forming a tubular liner within a preexisting structure includes positioning a tubular assembly within the preexisting structure; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly within the preexisting structure, wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular assembly, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than other portions of the tubular assembly.
- the method further includes positioning another tubular assembly within the preexisting structure in overlapping relation to the tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the other tubular assembly within the preexisting structure, wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular assembly, a predetermined portion of the other tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the tubular assembly is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of predetermined portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly includes an end portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular assembly includes a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings.
- the tubular couplings include the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- one or more of the tubular couplings include the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- one or more of the tubular members include the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly defines one or more openings.
- one or more of the openings include slots.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1.
- the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1 ; and the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is a first steel alloy including: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a second steel alloy including: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined, portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 - % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial - _ ⁇ xp.ansLon_and plastic deformation
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a third steel alloy including: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a fourth steel alloy including: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.48.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than the expandability coefficient of the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- the.tubular assembly includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than or equal to 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than 0.21.
- the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than 0.36.
- a yield point of an inner tubular portion of at least a portion of the tubular assembly is less than a yield point of an outer tubular portion of the portion of the tubular assembly.
- yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the rate of change of the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body is different than the rate of change of the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- the rate of change of the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body is different than the rate of change of the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- the - tubular-assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, at least a portion of the - tubular-assembly comprises a microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure.
- at least a portion of the tubular assembly comprises a. microstructure comprising a transitional phase structure.
- the hard phase structure comprises martensite.
- the soft phase structure comprises ferrite.
- the transitional phase structure comprises retained austentite.
- the hard phase structure comprises martensite; wherein the soft phase structure comprises ferrite; and wherein the transitional phase structure comprises retained austentite.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprising a microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure comprises, by weight percentage, about 0.1 % C, about 1.2% Mn, and about 0.3% Si.
- An expandable tubular member has been described that includes a steel alloy including: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- a yield point of the tubular member is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation; and a yield point of the tubular member is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the tubular member after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the tubular member prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the tubular member, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- An expandable tubular member has been described that includes a steel alloy including: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- a yield point of the tubular member is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation; and the yield point of the tubular member is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a yield point of the of the tubular member after a radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the tubular member prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the tubular member, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- An expandable tubular member has been described that includes a steel alloy including: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the tubular member, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.92.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- An expandable tubular member has been described that includes a steel alloy including: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P. 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy- of the tubular member, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation ' is about 1.3 ' 4: " ln ' an exemplary embodiment, the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- a yield point of the expandable tubular member after a radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the expandable tubular member prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a
- thel ⁇ b ' ular member includes a wellbore casing, a
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member has been described, wherein the expandability coefficient of the expandable tubular member, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is greater than 0.12.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- tubular member has been described, wherein the tubular member has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular assembly including a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member has been described that includes radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly within a preexisting structure; and using less power to radially expand each unit length of the first tubular member than to radially expand each unit length of the second tubular member.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- a system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular assembly including a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member has been described that includes means for
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- a method of manufacturing a tubular member includes processing a tubular member until the tubular member is characterized by one or more intermediate characteristics; positioning the tubular member within a preexisting structure; and processing the tubular member within the preexisting structure until the tubular member is characterized one or more final characteristics.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the preexisting structure includes a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation.
- the characteristics are selected from a group consisting of yield point and ductility.
- processing the tubular member within the preexisting structure until the tubular member is
- characterized-one or. more-final characteristics includes: radially expanding -and. plastically deforming ⁇ the tubular member within the preexisting structure.
- An apparatus has been described that includes an expandable tubular assembly; and an expansion device coupled-to the expandable tubular assembly; wherein a predetermined portion of .-, the expandable tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the expandable tubular assembly.
- the expansion device includes a rotary expansion device, an axially displaceable expansion device, a reciprocating expansion device, a hydroforming expansion device, and/or an impulsive force expansion device.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility and a lower yield point than another portion of the expandable tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility than another portion of the expandable tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the expandable tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly includes an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of other portions of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly includes a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the tubular assembly.
- the tubular assembly includes a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings.
- the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly defines one or more openings.
- one or more of the openings comprise slots.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1 In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a first steel alloy including: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is . at most about 46.9 ksi.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is about 1.48.
- tubular assembly includes a second steel alloy including: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and ⁇ 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at . most about 57.8 ksL Jn an ⁇ exeraplary ⁇ e . mbodir ⁇ e ⁇ t, the anisotropy of the . predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a third steel alloy including: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly includes a fourth steel alloy including: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 1.48. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 1.04. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 1.92.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than the expandability coefficient of the other portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular assembly includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than or equal to 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than 0.21. In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than 0.36.
- a yield point of an inner tubular portion of at least a portion of the tubular assembly is less than a yield point of an outer tubular portion of the portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body, varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the_yield.po.intof the.outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an linear fashion . as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within.,thejubul_ar body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the rate of change of the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body is different than the rate of change of the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body. In an exemplary embodiment, the rate of change of the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body is different than the rate of change of the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- at least a portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure.
- at least a portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, at least a portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising a transitional phase structure.
- the hard phase structure comprises martensite.
- the soft phase structure comprises ferrite.
- the transitional phase structure comprises retained austentite.
- the hard phase structure comprises martensite; wherein the soft phase structure comprises ferrite; and wherein the transitional phase structure comprises retained austentite.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprising a- microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure comprises, by weight percentage, about 0.1% C, about 1.2% Mn, and about 0.3% Si.
- at least a portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises, by weight percentage, 0.065% C, 1.44% -Mn, 0.01%- P,- 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01 % Ni, 0.02% Cr, 0.05% V, 0.01 % Mo, 0.01% Nb, and 0.01 %Ti.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises, by weight - .percentage,.
- the portion of the tubular- assembly comprises, by weight percentage, 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, ⁇ - ; 0.06% Cu, 0.05% Ni, 0.05% Cr, 0.03% V, 0.03%. Mo, 0.01% Nb, and 0.01 %Ti.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: martensite, pearlite, vanadium carbide, nickel carbide, or titanium carbide.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: pearlite or pearlite striation.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: grain pearlite, widmanstatten martensite, vanadium carbide, nickel carbide, or titanium carbide.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: ferrite, grain pearlite, or martensite.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: ferrite, martensite, or bainite. In an exemplary embodiment, the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: bainite, pearlite, or ferrite. In an exemplary embodiment, the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a yield strength of about 67ksi and a tensile strength of about 95 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a yield strength of about 82 ksi and a tensile strength of about 130 ksi.
- the portion of the tubular assembly comprises a yield strength of about 60 ksi and a tensile strength of about 97 ksi.
- An expandable tubular member has been described, wherein a yield point of the expandable tubular member after a radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 5.8 % greater than the yield point of the expandable tubular member prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- a method of determining the expandability of a selected tubular member includes determining an anisotropy value for the selected tubular member, determining a strain hardening value for the selected tubular member; and multiplying the anisotropy value times the strain hardening value to generate an expandability value for the selected tubular member.
- an anisotropy value greater than 0.12 indicates that the tubular member is suitable for radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- a method of radially expanding and plastically deforming tubular members includes selecting a tubular member; determining an anisotropy value for the selected tubular member; determining a strain hardening value for the selected tubular member; multiplying the anisotropy value times the strain hardening value to generate an expandability value for the selected tubular member; and if the anisotropy value is greater than 0.12, then radially expanding and plastically deforming the selected tubular member.
- the tubular member includes a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- radially expanding and plastically deforming the selected tubular member includes: inserting the selected tubular member into " a preexisting structure; and then radially expanding and plastically deforming the ⁇ selected tubular member.
- the preexisting structure includes a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation.
- a radially expandable multiple tubular member apparatus includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; the sleeve having opposite tapered ends and a flange engaged in a recess formed in an adjacent tubular member; and one of the tapered ends being a surface formed on the flange.
- the recess includes a tapered wall in mating engagement with the tapered end formed on the flange.
- the sleeve includes a flange at each tapered end and each tapered end is formed on a respective flange.
- each tubular member includes a recess.
- each flange is engaged in a respective one of the recesses.
- each recess includes a tapered wall in mating engagement with the tapered end formed on a respective one of the flanges.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members includes providing a first tubular member; engaging a second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve having opposite tapered ends and a flange, one of the tapered ends being a surface formed on the flange; and mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint, wherein the flange is engaged in a recess formed in an adjacent one of the tubular members.
- the method further includes providing a tapered wall in the recess for mating engagement with the tapered end formed on the flange.
- the method further includes providing a flange at each tapered end wherein each tapered end is formed on a respective flange. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes providing a recess in each tubular member. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes engaging each flange in a respective one of the recesses. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes providing a tapered wall in each recess for mating engagement with the tapered end formed on a respective one of the flanges.
- a radially expandable multiple tubular member apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; and a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; wherein at least a portion of the sleeve is comprised of a frangible material.
- a radially expandable multiple tubular member apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; and a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; wherein the wall thickness of the sleeve is variable.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members includes providing a first tubular member; engaging a second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve comprising a frangible material; and mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members has been described -: that includes providing a first tubular member; e ' ngaging a second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve comprising a variable wall thickness; and mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; and means for increasing the axial compression loading capacity of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; and means for increasing the axial tension loading capacity of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; and means for increasing the axial compression and tension loading capacity of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; and means for avoiding stress risers in the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; and means for inducing stresses at selected portions of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- the sleeve is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the method further includes maintaining the sleeve in circumferential tension; and maintaining the first and second tubular members in circumferential compression before, during, and/or after the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member, a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member, a first threaded connection for coupling a portion of the first and second tubular members, a second threaded connection spaced apart from the first threaded connection for coupling another portion of the first and second tubular members, a tubular sleeve coupled to and receiving end portions of the first and second tubular members, and a sealing element positioned between the first and second spaced apart threaded connections for sealing an interface between the first and second tubular member, wherein the sealing element is positioned within an annulus defined between the first and second tubular members.
- the annulus-is at '-Feast partially defined by an irregular surface.
- the annulus is at least partially defined by a toothed surface.
- the sealing element comprises an elastomeric material.
- the sealing- element comprises a-metallic material- -In an exemplary embodiment, -the sealing element comprises an elastomeric and a metallic material.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members includes providing a first tubular member, providing a second tubular member, providing a sleeve, mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members, threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a first location, threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a second location spaced apart from the first location, and sealing an interface between the first and second tubular members between the first and second locations using a compressible sealing element.
- the sealing element includes an irregular surface.
- the sealing element includes a toothed surface.
- the sealing element comprises an elastomeric material.
- the sealing element comprises a metallic material.
- the sealing element comprises an elastomeric and a metallic material.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member, a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member, a first threaded connection for coupling a portion of the first and second tubular members, a second threaded connection spaced apart from the first threaded connection for coupling another portion of the first and second tubular members, and a plurality of spaced apart tubular sleeves coupled to and receiving end portions of the first and second tubular members, in an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the first threaded connection; and wherein at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the second threaded connection. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the tubular sleeves is not positioned in opposing relation to the first and second threaded connections.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members includes providing a first tubular member, providing a second tubular member, threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a first location, threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a second location spaced apart from the first location, providing a plurality of sleeves, and mounting the sleeves at spaced apart locations for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members.
- at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the first threaded coupling; and wherein at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the second threaded coupling.
- at least one of the tubular sleeves is not positioned in opposing relation to the first and second threaded couplings.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member, a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member, and a plurality of spaced apart tubular sleeves coupled to and receiving end portions of the first and second tubular members.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members has been described that incJudes providing a first tubular j ⁇ ember, providing a second tubular member, providing a - - . plurality of sleeves, coupling the first and second tubular members, and mounting the sleeves at spaced apart locations for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member r ⁇ a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member, a threaded connection for coupling a portion of the first and second tubular members, and a tubular sleeves coupled to and receiving end portions of the first and second tubular members, wherein at least a portion of the threaded connection is upset.
- at least a portion of tubular sleeve penetrates the first tubular member.
- a method of joining radially expandable multiple tubular members includes providing a first tubular member, providing a second tubular member, threadably coupling the first and second tubular members, and upsetting the threaded coupling.
- the first tubular member further comprises an annular extension extending therefrom, and the flange of the sleeve defines an annular recess for receiving and mating with the annular extension of the first tubular member.
- the first tubular member further comprises an annular extension extending therefrom; and the flange of the sleeve defines an annular recess for receiving and mating with the annular extension of the first tubular member.
- a radially expandable multiple tubular member apparatus includes a first tubular member, a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint, a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint, and one or more stress concentrators for concentrating stresses in the joint.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member; and one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member; and one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member; and one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member; wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member; and wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses, within the joint comprises, using the second.tubular member to.concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member and the second tubular member to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member and the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the second tubular member and the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- a system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member by a mechanical connection includes means for radially expanding the first and second tubular members, and means for maintaining portions of the first and second tubular member in circumferential compression following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- a system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member by a mechanical connection includes means for radially expanding the first and second tubular members; and means for concentrating stresses within the mechanical connection during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- a system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular member coupled to a second tubular member by a mechanical connection includes means for radially expanding the first and second tubular members; means for maintaining portions of the first and second tubular member in circumferential compression following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members; and means for concentrating stresses within the mechanical connection during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- a radially expandable tubular member apparatus has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; and a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; wherein, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the apparatus, a predetermined portion of the apparatus has a lower yield point than another portion of the apparatus.
- the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is less than or equal to 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is less than 0.21.
- the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is less than 0.36.
- the apparatus further includes means formaintaining portions of the first and second tubular member in circumferential compression following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- the apparatus further includes means for concentrating stresses within the -mechanical connection during the radial expansion and plastic -deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- the apparatus further includes means for maintaining portions of the first and second tubular member in circumferential compression following the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members; and means for concentrating stresses within the mechanical connection during the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- the apparatus further includes one or more stress concentrators for concentrating stresses in the joint.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member; and wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member; and wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in. the second tubular member; and wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve.
- one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more external grooves defined in the first tubular member; wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more internal grooves defined in the second tubular member; and wherein one or more of the stress concentrators comprises one or more openings defined in the sleeve.
- the first tubular member further comprises an annular extension extending therefrom; and wherein the flange of the sleeve defines an annular recess for receiving and mating with the annular extension of the first tubular member.
- the apparatus further includes a threaded connection for coupling a portion of the first and second tubular members; wherein at least a portion of the threaded connection is upset.
- the apparatus further includes means for increasing the axial compression loading capacity of the joint between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes means for increasing the axial tension loading capacity of the joint between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further includes means for increasing the axial compression and tension loading capacity of the joint between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation .of the first and.second tubular members.
- the apparatus further includes means for avoiding stress risers in the joint between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members. Jn aixjsxempjary.embodiment, the apparatus further .includes means for inducing stresses at selected portions of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- the sleeve is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the means for increasing the axial compression loading capacity of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the means for increasing the axial tension loading capacity of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the means for increasing the axial compression and tension loading capacity of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first arid second tubular members is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the means for avoiding stress risers in the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the means for inducing stresses at selected portions of the coupling between the first and second tubular members before and after a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- at least a portion of the sleeve is comprised of a frangible material.
- the wall thickness of the sleeve is variable.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the sleeve is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the sleeve is circumferentially tensioned; and wherein the first and second tubular members are circumferentially compressed.
- the apparatus further includes .positioning. another apparatus within the preexisting ⁇ stracture in overlapping relation to the apparatus;..
- the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the apparatus is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises an end portion of the apparatus. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- the other portion of the apparatus comprises an end portion of the apparatus.
- the other portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of other portions of the apparatus.
- the other portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the apparatus.
- the apparatus comprises a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings.
- the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the apparatus; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the apparatus.
- one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus defines one or more openings.
- one or more of the openings comprise slots.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 1.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 1.
- the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 0.12.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 1 ; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a first steel alloy comprising: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a-second steel alloy comprising: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0,01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- theiyretd point of the predetermined portion, of the apparatus is at most about:. 57:8 ksi prior t ⁇ the ' radial-expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the ⁇ predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a third steel alloy comprising: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a fourth steel alloy comprising: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.48.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- - the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic. deformation is greater than 0.12.
- the expandability coeffic ⁇ entof the predetermined portion of the apparatus is.-:-' -greater than the expandability-coefficient of- the other portion of the apparatus.
- the apparatus comprises a wellbore casing.
- the "apparatus comprises a pipeline.
- the apparatus comprises a structural - ; support.
- a radially expandable tubular member apparatus includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member engaged with the first tubular member forming a joint; a sleeve overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; the sleeve having opposite tapered ends and a flange engaged in a recess formed in an adjacent tubular member; and one of the tapered ends being a surface formed on the flange; wherein, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the apparatus, a predetermined portion of the apparatus has a lower yield point than another portion of the apparatus.
- the recess includes a tapered wall in mating engagement with the tapered end formed on the flange.
- the sleeve includes a flange at each tapered end and each tapered end is formed on a respective flange.
- each tubular member includes a recess.
- each flange is engaged in a respective one of the recesses.
- each recess includes a tapered wall in mating engagement with the tapered end formed on a respective one of the flanges.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the apparatus has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than other portions of the tubular assembly.
- the apparatus further includes positioning another apparatus within the preexisting structure in overlapping relation to the apparatus; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the other apparatus within the preexisting structure; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the apparatus, a predetermined portion of the other apparatus has a lower yield point than another portion of the other apparatus.
- the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the apparatus is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises an end portion of the apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- the other portion of the apparatus comprises an end portion of the apparatus.
- the other portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of other portions of the apparatus.
- ihe other.portion of the apparatus comprises a plurality of spaced apart other portions of.
- the apparatus : " ' In an r exempla ⁇ y embodiment; the apparatus comprises a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings.
- the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the apparatus; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the apparatus.
- one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus defines one or more openings.
- one or more of the openings comprise slots.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 1.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 1.
- the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 0.12.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 1 ; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a first steel alloy comprising: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a second steel alloy comprising: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a third steel alloy comprising: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the apparatus comprises a fourth steel alloy comprising: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02.%' P, . -0.00.1% :S, 0.45-%-Si, 9.1 % Ni, .and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy, of the ;. predetermined portion of the-apparatus, prior to the ⁇ adial expansion and plastic deformation,- is-about - 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the- radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.48.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the apparatus, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the apparatus prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the apparatus is greater than the expandability coefficient of the other portion of the apparatus.
- the apparatus comprises a wellbore casing. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a structural support.
- a method of joining radially expandable tubular members includes: providing a first tubular member; engaging a second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve; mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint; wherein the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the sleeve define a tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is ' less than-or- equal " to 0.12 percent " ; and wherein the carbon " equivalent value for the predetermined portion ofth ' e tubular assembly is less than 0.21. In an exemplary embodiment, the carbon content of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is less than 0.36. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: maintaining portions of the first and second tubular member in circumferential compression following a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members.
- the method further includes: concentrating stresses within the joint during a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: maintaining portions of the first and second tubular member in circumferential compression following a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members; and concentrating stresses within the joint during a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the first and second tubular members. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: concentrating stresses within the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member to concentrate stresses within the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the second tubular member to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member and the second tubular member to concentrate stresses within the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member and the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the second tubular member and the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint. In an exemplary embodiment, concentrating stresses within the joint comprises using the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the sleeve to concentrate stresses within the joint.
- the method further includes maintaining the sleeve in circumferential tension; and maintaining the first and second tubular members in circumferential compression. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes maintaining the sleeve in circumferential tension; and maintaining the first and second tubular members in circumferential compression. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: maintaining the sleeve in circumferential tension; and maintaining the first and second tubular members in circumferential compression.
- the method further includes: threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a first location; threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a second location spaced apart from the first location; providing a plurality of sleeves; and mounting the sleeves at spaced apart locations for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members.
- at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the first threaded coupling; and wherein at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the second threaded coupling.
- at least one of the tubular sleeves is not positioned in opposing relation to the first and second threaded .. " couplings.
- the method-further includesrthreadably coupling the first -—- and second tubular members; and upsetting the threaded coupling.
- the first tubular member further comprises an annular extension extending therefrom; and wherein the flange of the sleeve defines an annular recess for receiving and mating with the annular extension of the first tubular member.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- the method further includes: positioning another tubular assembly within the preexisting structure in overlapping relation to the tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the other tubular assembly within the preexisting structure; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular assembly, a predetermined portion of the other tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the tubular assembly is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises an end portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings.
- the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly defines one or more openings.
- one or more of the openings comprise slots.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1.
- the..anisotropy.:for the ' .predeterminetl portion of the- tubular assembly is greater tharH .
- the strain hardening exponentfor the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the anisotropy for the predeter-mined.portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1 ; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a first steel alloy comprising: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a second steel alloy comprising: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si 1 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a third steel alloy comprising: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a fourth steel alloy comprising: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined - portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly-is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.92.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.34.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is greater than 0.12.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than the expandability coefficient of the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- the tubular assembly comprises a wellbore casing.
- the tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.
- the tubular assembly comprises a structural support.
- a method of joining radially expandable tubular members includes: providing a first tubular member; engaging a second tubular member with the first tubular member to form a joint; providing a sleeve having opposite tapered ends and a flange, one of the tapered ends being a surface formed on the flange; mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members at the joint, wherein the flange is engaged in a recess formed in an adjacent one of the tubular members; wherein the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the sleeve define a tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly, in an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: providing a tapered wall in the recess for mating engagement with the tapered end formed on the flange
- the method further includes: providing a flange at each tapered end wherein each tapered end is formed on a respective flange. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: providing a recess in each tubular member. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: engaging each flange in a respective one of the recesses. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: providing a tapered wall in each recess for mating engagement with the tapered end formed on a • respective one of the -flanges.
- -the-predetermined portion of the tubular -assembly has a higTferductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic " deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion • and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- the method further includes: positioning another tubular assembly within the preexisting structure in overlapping relation to the tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the other tubular assembly within the preexisting structure; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular assembly, a predetermined portion of the other tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the tubular assembly is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly defines one or more openings. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the openings comprise slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1 ; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined ⁇ ortion otth.e.tubular_assembly comp ⁇ ises a first steel alloy ; • -,--, -comprising: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn r 0.01 % ⁇ ; 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si; 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0:02-
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular _ assembly is at most about.46.9 ksi priorlojhe radial -expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the •predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a second steel alloy comprising: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a third steel alloy comprising: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a fourth steel alloy comprising: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.48.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield: point of. the predetermined portion Otthe tubular assembly after the radial expansion and. plastic deformation fs at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is greater than 0.12.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than the expandability coefficient of the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- the tubular assembly comprises a wellbore casing.
- the tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.
- the tubular assembly comprises a structural support.
- An expandable tubular assembly has been described that includes a first tubular member; a second tubular member coupled to the first tubular member; a first threaded connection for coupling a portion of the first and second tubular members; a second threaded connection spaced apart from the first threaded connection for coupling another portion of the first and second tubular members; a tubular sleeve coupled to and receiving end portions of the first and second tubular members; and a sealing element positioned between the first and second spaced apart threaded connections for sealing an interface between the first and second tubular member; wherein the sealing element is positioned within an annulus defined between the first and second tubular members; and wherein, prior to a radial expansion and plastic deformation of the assembly, a predetermined portion of the assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the apparatus.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the assembly has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the assembly has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the assembly has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than other portions of the tubular assembly.
- the assembly further includes: positioning another assembly within the preexisting structure in overlapping relation to the assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the other assembly within the preexisting structure; wherein, prior to the radial .. expansion and-plasticvdeformation of the assembly; a predetermined portion of the.other assembly has a-lower yield point than ' ariother portion ⁇ M ⁇ B " other assembly.
- the : - inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the assembly is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises an end portion of the assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions of the assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the assembly comprises an end portion of the assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the assembly comprises a plurality of other portions of the assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the assembly comprises a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the assembly; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the assembly.
- one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the assembly.
- one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly defines one or more openings.
- one or more of the openings comprise slots.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the assembly is greater than 1.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the assembly is greater than 1.
- the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the assembly is greater than 1 ; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises a first steel alloy comprising: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises a second steel alloy comprising: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined po ' rtion-of the assemblyr ⁇ s ' at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and ⁇ lastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly after the ⁇ - • radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the ⁇ predetermined portion of the assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises a third steel alloy comprising: 0.08 % C, 0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the assembly comprises a fourth steel alloy comprising: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.48.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is at least about 1.34. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the assembly is greater than the expandability coefficient otthe other portion of the assembly.
- the assembly comprises a-welibore casing. In ' an exemplary embodiment, the assembly comprises a pipeline. In an exemplary embodiment, -the assembly comprises a structural support— In • an exemplary embodiment, the annulus is-at least partially defined by an irregular surface. In an • exemplary embodiment, the annulus is at least. partially defined by a toothed surface.
- the sealing element comprises an elastomeric material. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises a metallic material. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises an elastomeric and a metallic material.
- a method of joining radially expandable tubular members includes providing a first tubular member; providing a second tubular member; providing a sleeve; mounting the sleeve for overlapping and coupling the first and second tubular members; threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a first location; threadably coupling the first and second tubular members at a second location spaced apart from the first location; sealing an interface between the first and second tubular members between the first and second locations using a compressible sealing element, wherein the first tubular member, second tubular member, sleeve, and the sealing element define a tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular assembly; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation, a predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the tubular assembly.
- the sealing element includes an irregular surface. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element includes a toothed surface. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises an elastomeric material. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises a metallic material. In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element comprises an elastomeric and a metallic material. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility and a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a higher ductility prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a lower yield point prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation than after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly has a larger inside diameter after the radial expansion and plastic deformation than the other portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: positioning another tubular assembly within the preexisting structure in overlapping relation to the tubular assembly; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the other tubular assembly within the preexisting structure; wherein, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation of the tubular assembly, a predetermined portion of the other tubular assembly has a lower yield point than another portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the tubular assembly is equal to the inside diameter of the radially expanded and plastically deformed other portion of the other tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of predetermined portions Of the tubular-assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises an end portion of the tubular assembly.
- the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the other portion of the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart other portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular assembly comprises a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another by corresponding tubular couplings. In an exemplary embodiment, the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly; and wherein the tubular members comprise the other portion of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the tubular couplings comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the tubular members comprise the predetermined portions of the tubular assembly.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly defines one or more openings. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the openings comprise slots. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12. In an exemplary embodiment, the anisotropy for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 1; and wherein the strain hardening exponent for the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than 0.12.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a first steel alloy comprising: 0.065 % C, 1.44 % Mn, 0.01 % P, 0.002 % S, 0.24 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.02 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.48.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a second steel alloy comprising: 0.18 % C, 1.28 % Mn, 0.017 % P, 0.004 % S, 0.29 % Si, 0.01 % Cu, 0.01 % Ni, and 0.03 % Cr.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation. In an exemplary embodiment, the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the . predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- -prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.04.
- -the - predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a third steel alloy comprising: 0.08 % C, -0.82 % Mn, 0.006 % P, 0.003 % S, 0.30 % Si, 0.16 % Cu, 0.05 % Ni, and 0.05 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.92.
- the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly comprises a fourth steel alloy comprising: 0.02 % C, 1.31 % Mn, 0.02 % P, 0.001 % S, 0.45 % Si, 9.1 % Ni, and 18.7 % Cr.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is about 1.34.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 46.9 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 65.9 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 40 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.48.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at most about 57.8 ksi prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation; and wherein the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is at least about 74.4 ksi after the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly after the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 28 % greater than the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.04.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.92.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is at least about 1.34.
- the anisotropy of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation ranges from about 1.04 to about 1.92.
- the yield point of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation ranges from about 47.6 ksi to about 61.7 ksi.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly, prior to the radial expansion and plastic deformation is greater than 0.12.
- the expandability coefficient of the predetermined portion of the tubular assembly is greater than the expandability coefficient of the other portion of the tubular assembly.
- the tubular assembly comprises a wellbore casing.
- the tubular assembly comprises a pipeline.
- the tubular assembly comprises a structural support.
- the sleeve comprises: a plurality ⁇ f spaced,ap " a ⁇ t tubular sleeves ' coupled to and: recerving errcl portions of the first and second ⁇ tubular membersrirran " exemplary embodiment,-the first tubular-member- comprises a first threaded ⁇ ' connection; wherein the second tubular member comprises a second threaded connection; wherein the first and second threaded connections are coupled to one another; wherein at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the first threaded connection; and wherein at least one of the tubular sleeves is positioned in opposing relation to the second threaded connection.
- the first tubular member comprises a first threaded connection; wherein the second tubular member comprises a second threaded connection; wherein the first and second threaded connections are coupled to one another; and wherein at least one of the tubular sleeves is not positioned in opposing relation to the first and second threaded connections.
- the carbon content of the tubular member is less than or equal to 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the tubular member is less than 0.21.
- the tubular member comprises a wellbore casing.
- tubular member has been described, wherein the carbon content of the tubular member fs greater than 0.12 percent; and wherein the carbon equivalent value for the tubular member is less than 0.36.
- the tubular member comprises a wellbore casing.
- a method of selecting tubular members for radial expansion and plastic deformation includes: selecting a tubular member from a collection of tubular member; determining a carbon content of the selected tubular member; determining a carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member; and if the carbon content of the selected tubular member is less than or equal to 0.12 percent and the carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member is less than 0.21, then determining that the selected tubular member is suitable for radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- a method of selecting tubular members for radial expansion and plastic deformation includes: selecting a tubular member from a collection of tubular member; determining a carbon content of the selected tubular member; determining a carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member; and if the carbon content of the selected tubular member is greater than 0.12 percent and the carbon equivalent value for the selected tubular member is less than 0.36, then determining that the selected tubular member is suitable for radial expansion and plastic deformation.
- An expandable tubular member has been described that includes: a tubular body; wherein a yield point of an inner tubular portion of the tubular body is less than a yield point of an outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.Tn " an : exerh]5lary " ern6o " drment, the yielcTpoint ' dftheO ⁇ ter tubular portibm ⁇ Tfhe ' tubular body varies in an linear fashion as " a function of the radial position within the tubular body. " -' In an exemplary embodiment, the -yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in an non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non ⁇ linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body; and wherein the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body varies in a non-linear fashion as a function of the radial position within the tubular body.
- the rate of change of the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body is different than the rate of change of the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- the rate of change of the yield point of the inner tubular portion of the tubular body is different than the rate of change of the yield point of the outer tubular portion of the tubular body.
- a method of manufacturing an expandable tubular member includes: providing a tubular member; heat treating the tubular member; and quenching the tubular member; wherein following the quenching, the tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising a hard phase structure and a soft phase structure.
- the provided tubular member comprises, by weight percentage, 0.065% C, 1.44% Mn, 0.01% P, 0.002% S, 0.24% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.02% Cr, 0.05% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.01% Nb, and 0.01 %Ti.
- the provided tubular member comprises, by weight percentage, 0.18% C, 1.28% Mn, 0.017% P, 0.004% S, 0.29% Si, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Ni, 0.03% Cr, 0.04% V, 0.01% Mo, 0.03% Nb, and 0.01 %Ti.
- the provided tubular member comprises, by weight percentage, 0.08% C, 0.82% Mn, 0.006% P, 0.003% S, 0.30% Si, 0.06% Cu, 0.05% Ni, 0.05% Cr, 0.03% V, 0.03% Mo, 0.01% Nb, and 0.01 %Ti.
- the provided tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: martensite, pearlite, vanadium carbide, nickel carbide, or titanium carbide.
- the provided tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: pearlite or pearlite striation.
- the provided tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of theT ⁇ ll ⁇ wing: grain pearlite.-wicfmanstatten martensite, vanadium carbide; nickel carbide, or titanium carbide.
- the heat treating comprises heating the provided tubular member for about 10 minutes at 790 0 C.
- the quenching comprises quenching the heat treated tubular member in water.
- the tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: ferrite, grain pearlite, or martensite.
- the tubular member comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: ferrite, martensite, or bainite.
- the tubular member following the quenching, comprises a microstructure comprising one or more of the following: bainite, pearlite, or ferrite.
- the tubular member comprises a yield strength of about 67ksi and a tensile strength of about 95 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, following the quenching, the tubular member comprises a yield strength of about 82 ksi and a tensile strength of about 130 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, following the quenching, the tubular member comprises a yield strength of about 60 ksi and a tensile strength of about 97 ksi. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes: positioning the quenched tubular member within a preexisting structure; and radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular member within the preexisting structure.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs.
- An expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member has been described that includes a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs.
- a structural completion positioned within a structure has been described that includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members positioned within the structure; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member has been described that includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08%.
- An expandable member for use in completing a wellbore by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member at a downhole location in the wellbore has been described that includes a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08%.
- a structural completion has been described that includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members positioned within the wellbore; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.08%.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforrriing the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20% and a charpy- V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules.
- An expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member has been described that includes a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20% and a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules.
- a structural completion has been described that includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising a weight percentage of carbon of less than about 0.20% and a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6; Co, up to about 9; and Mo, up to about 5.
- An expandable member for use in completing a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member has been described that includes a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to. about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6; Co, up to about 9; and Mo, up to about 5.
- C from about 0.002 to about 0.08
- Si from about 0.009 to about 0.30
- Mn from about 0.10 to about 1.92
- P from about 0.004 to about 0.07
- S from about 0.0008 to about 0.006
- Al up to. about 0.04
- N up to
- a structural completion has been described that includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6; Co, up to about 9; and Mo, up to about 5.
- C from about 0.002 to about 0.08
- Si from about 0.009 to about 0.30
- Mn from about 0.10 to about 1.92
- P from about 0.004 to about 0.07
- S from about 0.0008 to about 0.006
- a method for manufacturing an expandable tubular member used to complete a structure by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member includes forming the expandable tubular member with a ratio of the of an outside diameter of the expandable tubular member to a wall thickness of the expandable tubular member ranging from about 12 to 22.
- An expandable member for use in completing a structure-by radially expanding and plastically deforming "the expandable member has been described that includes an expandable tubular member with a ratio of the of an outside diameter of the expandable tubular member to a wall thickness of the expandable tubular member ranging-from abouM2 to 22. . ..
- a structural completion has been described that includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members positioned within the structure; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members are fabricated from an expandable tubular member with a ratio of the of an outside diameter of the expandable tubular member to a wall thickness of the expandable tubular member ranging from about 12 to 22.
- a method of constructing a structure has been described that includes radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable member; wherein an outer portion of the wall thickness of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable member comprises tensile residual stresses.
- a structural completion has been described that includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members; wherein an outer portion of the wall thickness of one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable members comprises tensile residual stresses.
- a method of constructing a structure using an expandable tubular member includes strain aging the expandable member; and then radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable member.
- a method for manufacturing a tubular member used to complete a wellbore by radially expanding the tubular member at a downhole location in the wellbore includes forming a steel alloy comprising a concentration of carbon between approximately 0.002% and 0.08% by weight of the steel alloy.
- the method further includes forming the steel alloy with a concentration of niobium comprising between approximately 0.015% and 0.12% by weight of the steel alloy.
- the method further includes forming the steel alloy with low concentrations of niobium and titanium; and limiting the total concentration of niobium and titanium to less than approximately 0.6% by weight of the steel alloy.
- An expandable tubular member has been described that is fabricated from a steel alloy having a concentration of carbon between approximately 0.002% and 0.08% by weight of the steel alloy.
- a method for manufacturing an expandable tubular member used to complete a wellbore completion within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable tubular member within the wellbore includes forming the expandable tubular member from a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs; forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules; forming the expandable member from a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about
- An expandable tubular member for use in completing a wellbore completion within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation by radially expanding and plastically deforming the expandable tubular member within the wellbore has been described that includes a steel alloy having a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs; a steel alloy having a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules; and a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; Nb, up to about 0.12; Ti, up to about 0.6; Co, up to about 9;
- a wellbore completion positioned within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation includes one or more radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable tubular members positioned within the wellbore completion; wherein one or more of the radially expanded and plastically deformed expandable tubular members are fabricated from: a steel alloy comprising a charpy energy of at least about 90 ft-lbs; a steel alloy comprising a charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 6 joules; and a steel alloy comprising the following ranges of weight percentages: C, from about 0.002 to about 0.08; Si, from about 0.009 to about 0.30; Mn, from about 0.10 to about 1.92; P, from about 0.004 to about 0.07; S, from about 0.0008 to about 0.006; Al, up to about 0.04; N, up to about 0.01 ; Cu, up to about 0.3; Cr, up to about 0.5; Ni, up to about 18; N
- the teachings of the present illustrative embodiments may be used to provide a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support.
- the elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments may be combined in whole or in part in some or all of the illustrative embodiments.
- one or more of the elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments may be omitted, at least in part, and/or combined, at least in part, with one or more of the other elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments.
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